The acquisition will affect residents and businesses in Greeley, Eaton, Windsor, Pierce and Ault, but Waste Management officials hope to make the transition seamless. Waste Management plans to follow existing schedules for trash and recycling pickup, and customers are asked to use their existing trash and recycling carts. Customers should have trash and recycling ready for collection by 6 a.m. on their usual pickup day. In a letter announcing the change to residents, Waste Management officials said they will honor current rate structures for at least one year.

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To set up an account with Waste Management of Colorado, including updating contact and billing preferences, go to http://www.WM.com/MyAccount.

Customers with questions about Waste Management of Colorado can contact customer service at (844) 843-8870.

“Our local team is focused on delivering safe, reliable services to our customers and we are proud to keep the community clean and green,” Todd Noe, district manager for Waste Management of Colorado, said in a news release. “I am pleased to welcome drivers, technicians and operations staff from Northern Colorado Disposal to the Waste Management family.”

Former Northern Colorado Disposal customers will receive their first Waste Management invoice in April. All prior payments made to Northern Colorado Disposal will be credited to customers’ new Waste Management accounts.

Waste Management accepts empty glass bottles and jars, empty plastic bottles and jars, metal food and beverage cans and clean paper and cardboard for recycling. Recyclable materials should be placed loose, not bagged, in the cart.

Northern Colorado Disposal has been in business for more than 27 years. In a letter to residents, co-owners Don and Carole Frei said they decided to pursue other business opportunities. Northern Colorado Disposal could not be reached for additional comment.

“We are confident (Waste Management) will deliver great service and show you how much they value you as a customer,” the Freis wrote in the letter. “Thanks again for your friendship and loyalty over the years and the opportunity to serve you.”